Urdu Contemporary Fiction
Stories set in the Pakistan of today, written while the dust is still settling. Family, class, ambition, secrets - these novels say out loud what drawing rooms only whisper. Start one on Friday and you'll finish it by Sunday.
مجمعے کی دوسری عورت - Majmue ki Dosri AuratBushra Iqbal MalikThe Second Woman of the Congregation - Majmue ki Dosri Aurat by Bushra Iqbal Malik is a beautif…
لکی انسانی سرکس - Lucky Insani CircusMuhammad Jahangeer BadarBook about animals لکی انسانی سرکس Lucky Insani Circus by Muhammad Jahangeer Badar is an Urdu s…
ملال زادی - Malaal ZadiAsma AhmedMalaal Zadi is a highly moving novel about a mother that tells the story of Gulhan, a woman who…
PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu NovelFouzia MalikFriendship Based Urdu Novels highlight deep emotional bonds and life experiences through meanin…
نفرت / NafratMusab Umairنفرت / Nafrat by Musab Umair is one of the most compelling political novels about society, expl…
شناخت- Urdu Book about identity crisisIfra AhmedExplore one of the most compelling books about identity crisis, شناخت by Ifra Ahmed, takes read…
Ghungroo- Urdu Novel About Identity Amna ShehzadiGhungroo by Amna Shehzadi is a powerful Urdu novel about identity that explores who we truly ar…
شناخت- Identity Novel Monaa SohailDive into شناخت, a compelling identity novel written by Monaa Sohail in urdu, that explores the…
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Unbroken Bonds
Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping In a society where people are judged by their riches and are respected because of their affluence, where the rich can get away with anything, and the poor can …
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Safar Mei HamsafarTehreem ArshadPrice: PKR 1500 only (including postage) Safar Mein Humsafar is a powerful social Urdu novel th…
Nagufta/ناگفتہZindan زندانانسان ظاہر میں تو صرف ایک چہرہ رکھتا ہے لیکن اکسر اس کا باطن کئی چہروں پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔ اور بع…
Top Ratedایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for GirlsSarah OmerLooking for a social issues Urdu novel? ایک اور زویا (Aik Aur Zoya) by Sarah Omer is a simple y…
Rehnuma - Inspirational Story Book in Urdu Hasan AhmedRehnuma by Hasan Ahmed is a powerful inspirational story book in Urdu that highlights the true …
تم مٹ نہیں سکتےSyed Bilal Pashaایک ایسے پاکستانی نوجوان کی کہانی، جو اپنا سب کچھ چھوڑکر ترقی کی تلاش میں سرگرداں تھا۔جو معیارِ…
زِندگی شرط ہےSehrish Mustafaقیمت : 600 روپے بمع ڈاک زندگی شرط ہے ایک کہانی نہیں ہے، یہ زندگی ہے ۔ ہم سب کو زندگی میں ہر لمح…
اعتبار کا موسمFarah Bhuttoقیمت : 600 روپے بمع ڈاک زندگی دکھ اور سکھ کی آمیزش سے مل کر بنی ہے۔ اس میں اگر خوشیاں ہیں تو غم…
دستِ سائبانRimsha Qaziقیمت : 600 روپے بمع ڈاک اس کہانی کو لکھتے ہوۓ میرے ذہن میں ہمارے معاشرے کے دو اہم مسائل تھے۔ ای…
This story was beautiful and a must-told. People are changing for the better but accepting skin color is still a big issue. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
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کینوس پر چھینٹے / Canvas Par Chehntay- Fiction Book in Urdu Munir FirdowsLooking for a fiction book in Urdu that blends story, symbolism, and imagination?کینوس پر چھینٹ…
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مجمعے کی دوسری عورت از بشریٰ اقبال - Daastan
مصنفہ نے ان افسانوں میں مختلف موضوعات کو چھیڑا ہے اور سچ پوچھیں تو یہ کتاب ایک خوش رنگ گلدستے کی مانند ہے جس میں طرح طرح کے رنگ دیکھنے کو ملیں گے۔ان کی ہر کہانی کا طرز تحریر مختلف ہے تاکہ قاری ایک ہی طرح کی کہانیاں پڑھ کر اُکتا نہ جائے۔
Urdu Contemporary Fiction books — common questions
What are the best Urdu Contemporary Fiction books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls (5.0/5 from 4 readers), Ghungroo- Urdu Novel About Identity (5.0/5 from 4 readers) and Safar Mei Hamsafar (4.7/5 from 3 readers).
Which Urdu Contemporary Fiction book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are Nagufta/ناگفتہ, Safar Mei Hamsafar and ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls — a fair place to start if you are new to Urdu contemporary fiction.
Who are the Urdu Contemporary Fiction authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Amna Shehzadi, Asma Ahmed, Bushra Iqbal Malik and Farah Bhutto. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are these Contemporary Fiction books written in Urdu?
Yes — all 17 books on this shelf are Urdu contemporary fiction, by Pakistani authors. There are also 28 in English if you would rather read those.
Which Urdu Contemporary Fiction books can I read for free?
3 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free Urdu contemporary fiction books, or browse everything free to read.
Are Urdu Contemporary Fiction books available as e-books?
3 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the Urdu contemporary fiction e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do Urdu Contemporary Fiction books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 150 to Rs 1,500, averaging about Rs 458. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about Urdu Contemporary Fiction books on Daastan?
31 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from Urdu Contemporary Fiction books?
“ایک بے حد اچھی اور بہت پیاری دوست کی طرف سے محبت کی یہ چھوٹی سی نشانی پا کر جو خوشی ہوئی وہ بیان سے باہر ہے۔” — PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu Novel
“اگر انھیں پتہ لگ جاتا کہ کچھ دیر پہلے وہ ان کے مخالف کے بارے میں کتنی خوشی خوشی سے قصیدے پڑھ رہے تھے تو وہ کیا سوچتے!” — نفرت / Nafrat
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“اگر انھیں پتہ لگ جاتا کہ کچھ دیر پہلے وہ ان کے مخالف کے بارے میں کتنی خوشی خوشی سے قصیدے پڑھ رہے تھے تو وہ کیا سوچتے!” — نفرت / Nafrat
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How many Urdu Contemporary Fiction books are on Daastan?
17 published Urdu contemporary fiction titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.
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مجمعے کی دوسری عورت - Majmue ki Dosri AuratBushra Iqbal MalikThe Second Woman of the Congregation - Majmue ki Dosri Aurat by Bushra Iqbal Malik is a beautif…
لکی انسانی سرکس - Lucky Insani CircusMuhammad Jahangeer BadarBook about animals لکی انسانی سرکس Lucky Insani Circus by Muhammad Jahangeer Badar is an Urdu s…
ملال زادی - Malaal ZadiAsma AhmedMalaal Zadi is a highly moving novel about a mother that tells the story of Gulhan, a woman who…
کینوس پر چھینٹے / Canvas Par Chehntay- Fiction Book in Urdu Munir FirdowsLooking for a fiction book in Urdu that blends story, symbolism, and imagination?کینوس پر چھینٹ…
PAZAIB / پازیب- Friendship-Based Urdu NovelFouzia MalikFriendship Based Urdu Novels highlight deep emotional bonds and life experiences through meanin…
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